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Human rights lawyer

July 11, 2023

‘Don’t send wrong signals,’ Falana counsels Tinubu on corrupt politicians visiting Aso Rock

Although Mr Falana did not categorically name anyone, several politicians have been meeting with Mr Tinubu at the Aso Villa since he emerged as president.

Bola Tinubu and Femi Falana
July 1, 2023

Falana tells SSS to speed up investigation, arraign Emefiele, Bawa in court

Mr Falana noted that the continued detention of Messrs Emefiele and Bawa did not reflect the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act.

Godwin Emefiele, Femi Falana, and Abdulrashed Bawa
December 19, 2022

2023 general elections may be sabotaged, Femi Falana warns

The human rights lawyer said security agencies must put an end to the continuous attacks on INEC facilities across the country.

Destroyed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office
August 12, 2022

Inibehe Effiong’s hair, beard shaved for security reasons: Correctional Service 

Mr Effiong was on July 27 unlawfully sent to one month imprisonment by Akwa-Ibom chief judge Ekaette Obot for purported “contempt”.

August 11, 2022

Correctional Service officials torture, assault jailed rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong

Mr Effiong’s ordeal was disclosed by senior lawyer and rights activist, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, on Thursday via a tweet.

January 27, 2021

Service Chiefs appointment illegal without NASS confirmation: Falana

The human rights lawyer however asked Mr. Buhari to forward the names of the nominated service chiefs to the National Assembly for confirmation.

Femi Falana